In 2025 we submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to quantify delays attributable to the Gateway 2 checkpoint as set out in the Building Safety Act.  Since then, there has been a lot of criticism of the regime and much change including the recent separation of the Building Safety Regulator from the Health and Safety Executive, a move that we are hopeful will prove to be a positive step in the right direction. 

However our recent FOI request into Gateway 3 decision making reveals that delays remain a significant challenge; and the BSR’s updated guidance emphasising stricter compliance expectations mean it’s more important than ever that applicants prepare high-quality, fully evidenced submissions in order to avoid additional delays.

In this seminar, experts from Irwin Mitchell and SOCOTEC Advisory will guide you through the practical steps required to navigate the new BSR regime, contrasting it with the process for non‑higher‑risk buildings, across the typical transaction lifecycle. Where issues arise, we will also explore where liabilities may sit and what evidence may be required to bring a claim against negligent parties.